 For over a decade, Brar worked in both the public and non-profit sectors, helping professionals develop their careers, and working with employers to develop strategies meant for recruiting a highly skilled as well as multicultural workforce.As the former executive director of the Surrey Self Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (SEEDS), he helped trained new entrepreneurs in developing and launching successful small business ventures.He was first elected in October 2004 during a by-election with 6,740 votes (53.59%)  He then became a member of British Columbia's 37th Legislative Assembly.