Bijan Lalji

Senior Associate
Capital Markets Group Hospitality Investment

  • Vancouver
  • #2900 - 1055 West Georgia Street
  • Box 11109, Royal Centre
  • Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3 Canada

Bijan specializes in capital markets for investment and hospitality assets across British Columbia. As a key member of the National Hospitality Team, he leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to help clients achieve their real estate objectives.

With over six years at Avison Young, Bijan began as a financial analyst and transitioned into a brokerage role in 2022. His career includes involvement in transactions exceeding $2.0 billion across a diverse range of asset classes, including multi-family, industrial, office, development land, and retail. Additionally, he has collaborated with colleagues to manage lease renewals, extensions, and relocations for a major Canadian enterprise, overseeing more than 50 locations across North America.

Bijan holds a Diploma in Urban Land Economics with a specialization in Development from UBC’s Sauder School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship from the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business.

His background also includes over six years in the retail furniture industry as a senior manager, where he honed his interpersonal, sales, and customer service skills. This experience enables him to build strong, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Bijan’s strong work ethic, leadership abilities, professionalism, and creative mindset make him a valuable asset to the team.

 

Credentials

Awards

  • Involved in 11 of the Top 100 Business in Vancouver Biggest Real Estate Deals in 2021 (by transaction price) 
  • Involved in 8 of the Top 100 Business in Vancouver Biggest Real Estate Deals in 2019 (by transaction price) 
  • Costar Power Broker – Top Producer | 2020 
  • Avison Young Circle of Excellence | 2020 
  • Avison Young Circle of Excellence: Above & Beyond | 2019
  • Avison Young Award of Excellence: Global Collaboration | 2019

Professional Associations & Designations

  • Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC)
  • Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV)

Education

  • Diploma in Urban Land Economics, Development Specialization, UBC Sauder School of Business
  • Real Estate Trading Program, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia 
  • International Business/Commerce, Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic) 
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurship Specialization, University of Victoria