Sonny Brar, MBA, CRSP, DBM, DCRIM, CBM, COHS, LSSBB in

Sonny Brar, MBA, CRSP, DBM, DCRIM, CBM, COHS, LSSBB

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Senior Vice President, Food Safety, Occupational Health, Safety and Quality Assurance at Upper Crust
📍 Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Sonny is the Global Senior Vice President at Upper Crust/Fiera Foods, specializing in food safety, quality assurance, and occupational health. With over 20 years of experience at major brands like IKEA, Sobeys, and Maple Leaf Foods, he is a recognized leader with an MBA and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.

Outside of his corporate role, Sonny is a family-oriented individual who emphasizes teamwork and community. He is passionate about public speaking and mentoring others, drawing inspiration from personal coaches and leaders. He enjoys running as a form of meditation to process his day and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Unique fact: Sonny began his management career at just 21 years old while at IKEA, where he was quickly promoted and began leading teams with colleagues much his senior.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Food Safety, Occupational Health, Safety and Quality Assurance
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
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Global Food Safety
He oversees regulatory compliance for North America, Asia, and Mexico and has been a featured speaker at international food safety conferences.
Workplace Safety Law
A core focus of his entire career, he ensures legal compliance across global operations and holds a CRSP designation, signifying expertise in the field.
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Senior Vice President, Food Safety, Occupational Health, Safety and Quality Assurance
Upper Crust
1-2017 - 5-2020
Vice President, Occupational Health, Safety, Education and Member Relations
Retail Council of Canada
8-2011 - 1-2017
National Health & Safety Manager/Directeur national, santé et sécurité-Canada, Head Office
Toys"R"Us Canada
1-2010 - 8-2011
Regional Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, Poultry Sr.Supervisor-Central Canada
Maple Leaf Foods Inc
10-2007 - 1-2010
Regional Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Specialist-Central Canada, Head Office
Sobeys
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Education
6-2021 - 6-2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Australian Institute of Business
6-2021 - 6-2022
Business Managment Diploma
Australian Institute of Business
6-2021 - 6-2022
Business Management Certificate
Australian Institute of Business
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