Qualified persons (QPs) are professionals with the expertise and credentials required to assess, report and verify environmental conditions under results-based regulation. They streamline processes and enhance environmental and resource management through:
- Improved environmental submissions and reports;
- Improved compliance with the Saskatchewan Environmental Code; and
- Effective use of innovation and alternatives.
When a QP is hired by a company to conduct environmental work, they also serve as an agent of the ministry when submitting regulatory documents.
This dual role means that a QP must:
- Act in the interest of their employer – Providing expert advice and conducting assessments to help businesses meet environmental requirements.
- Fulfil their duty to the ministry – Ensuring that all submitted documents are accurate, objective and comply with regulations or the environmental code, as these records guide ministry decisions and enforcement.