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Learn about our mission, our people, and the grassroots spirit that makes our centre such a special place.
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The Association
Mission
Our Mission is to bring people together to provide accessible and inclusive social, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities that strengthen individual, family and community wellbeing.
Vision
Trout Lake Community Centre Association’s Vision is of Trout Lake Community Centre as a place of connection that fosters a healthy, vibrant and sustainable community.
Our Values
Our values reflect the heart of who we are: a welcoming, respectful, and sustainable community hub for all.
Inclusive & Welcoming
We celebrate diversity and create low-barrier spaces for everyone.
Respectful & Collaborative
We listen, learn, and work together with community and partners.
Innovative & Sustainable
We seek creative solutions that benefit our community long-term.
Connected & Compassionate
We build trust, empathy, and collaborate on opportunities that promote wellbeing.
Governance
The Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA) is the registered charity and incorporated BC Society that is guided by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who represent this diverse community in making governance decisions.
Learn more about the Board of Directors, read our Annual Reports, or review policies on the Governance page.
About The Association
The Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA) is the charity that has been working behind the scenes here since 1956!
The first centre on this site opened in 1964 and was known as Grandview Community Centre. It was built thanks to active community pressure, and with most of the necessary funds raised locally. TLCCA also advocated passionately for and contributed financially to the construction of our current stunning building.
In other words, on behalf of this community, TLCCA has successfully collaborated with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for 60 years!
Vancouver is one of few cities that offer recreation programming via partnerships with volunteer-driven not-for-profit societies. Community Centre Associations are financially independent (with some obligations via our agreement with the Park Board).
This type of partnership allows us to ensure that the revenue generated through programs and rentals stays in our community and is invested in things like family activities, special events, facility enhancements, artist residencies, etc.
Community Partners
Trout Lake strives to be a hub for all your recreation needs! To that end, we work in collaboration with many dynamic community partners, including those on the following list.
Want to connect about cooperating with us? Send us a message by submitting a form on the Contact page.
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House
Providing social and recreational activities for youth in the Cedar Cottage/Kensington community.
Visit WebsiteGrandview Skating Club
The Grandview Skating Club’s mission is to encourage the instruction, practice, enjoyment and advancement of our members in all aspects of skating while keeping the costs affordable.
Visit WebsiteNight Hoops Basketball Society
Encourages healthy lifestyle choices for at-risk youth through a late-night basketball program with a life-skills component.
Visit WebsiteGrandview Youth Soccer Association
Offering an outstanding soccer experience for boys and girls aged 4 to 17 years old in East Vancouver.
Visit WebsiteMoreSports
MoreSports currently provides sustainable sport and physical activity opportunities for children and families living in Vancouver.
Visit WebsiteTrout Lake Little League
Since 1953, Trout Lake Little League has been providing positive experiences through baseball to children and families in Vancouver, British Columbia. Trout Lake Little League is a non-profit association that takes pride in the development of children who have an interest in learning the game of baseball, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Visit WebsiteTrout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Markets is about people who love fresh food at festive gatherings. With the initial goal in 1995 to create the fun and value of weekly Farmers Markets in urban settings, the Society and the Markets have become Vancouver plazas of fun, discovery, and connecting.
Visit WebsiteTrout Lake Pottery Club
The Trout Lake Pottery Club is a volunteer-operated, non production club that promotes and encourages community involvement and active participation.
Support Our Work
Your donations go directly towards supporting the work we do, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.
Get Involved
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do! Your time and skills make a HUGE difference in our community. Get involved by joining a committee!
Learn MoreThe Centre
Trout Lake Community Centre is a gorgeous space offering recreation, education, and connection for all ages. Located beside beautiful John Hendry Park, our facility includes a full gymnasium, ice rink, fitness centre, multipurpose rooms, and leisure spaces. Trout Lake Community Centre is collaboratively operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA).
Since opening in 2012, the centre has been a hub for creativity, activity, and belonging. It is a place where neighbours come together to learn, play, and grow. We now proudly offer over 200 programs for all ages.
Watch the Happy 10th (Plus) Anniversary, Trout Lake Community Centre film made to honour the community volunteers, recreation staff, and officials whose combined spirit brought a dream to fruition. Learn how this hub was and continues to be a passion project for the people behind the scenes who invite you to make Trout Lake your home away from home, as they do.
Sustainability & Accessibility
We’re committed to environmental responsibility and accessibility in everything we do. From building design to program delivery, we aim to create a healthier, more inclusive future for our community members.
Trout Lake Community Centre was designed with sustainability in mind. It features natural lighting, energy-efficient systems, and environmentally friendly materials to reduce our ecological footprint.
The facility is LEED Gold Certified, designed by Walter Francl Architecture Inc. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability. Sustainable buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people.
Certification comes only after building projects are assessed by how well they address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials and indoor environmental quality.
We prioritize waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainable operations across our programs. Our initiatives encourage both staff and community members to make eco-conscious choices.
Greener art
The team at Trout Lake has been transforming our Art Studio to include more wooden toys such as Grapat Mandala, gorgeous wooden loose parts and shapes, Magic Wood tree house building set, wooden beads, and magnifiers.
- We have replaced plastic with metal bowls and trays for the children to use for art making, exploring play, and sorting.
- We made a children’s puppet theatre and hope to expand on our puppet collection.
- In terms of art supplies, we have eliminated glitter/glitter glue and small plastic from the cupboards, and have replaced them with more sustainable options such as natural materials and fibers.
- We also encourage outdoor exploring and using natural materials found locally.
Our birthday packages promote sustainability by eliminating single-use plastics and encouraging reusable tableware and decorations. We’re proud to celebrate responsibly!
Balloons are also now banned in all rentals and birthday parties to further minimize our environmental footprint. Instead, please consider choosing a more sustainable alternative. Some ideas to consider:
- Reusable/thrifted/borrowed decorations
- Paper decorations, potentially crafted by hand, that can be later recycled
- Live or potted plants that double as eco-friendly party-favors
- Dried flowers or garlands that are long lasting and compostable
- Lighting alternatives such as paper lanterns or LED string lights
Or get creative and DIY your celebration!
Meet Your Instructors
Our amazing local instructors bring energy, expertise, and creativity to every class. Learn more about your program instructor through reading their bio!
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Work With Us!
Thanks for your interest in working with us! Please see below for open roles that help make Trout Lake such a special place. Follow us on Instagram @troutlakecc for the latest updates about new opportunities.
Looking to teach a program at Trout Lake? Submit a Program Proposal.
If you are interested in auxiliary positions with the City of Vancouver, please visit their job portal jobs.vancouver.ca
Youth in Action — About the Program
This is an after school leisure program for adolescents with mild to moderate developmental disabilities and currently attending secondary school. The program maximums are 8 youth during the school year which allows for a 1:4 staff to youth ratio. During school breaks the full-day program increases to a maximum of twelve youth with three staff. The program is designed to foster independence, self-esteem, reinforce life skills, and develop positive peer relationships. Youth are referred to the program through their CYSN at the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Description of Responsibilities
Youth In Action leaders work as a team to offer fun, engaging programs for participants.
- Plan, supervise and lead successful activities, special events, and outings.
- Engage with the participants and support socialization among the group.
- Supervise participants and redirect or provides guidance as needed.
- Maintain regular and respectful contact with parents and guardians through YIA cell phone regarding any incidents or logistics like pick-up and drop-off.
- Support volunteers to meaningfully contribute to the program. Some volunteers are past participants and others are young workers interested in a career working with neurodivergent youth.
- Fill in daily logs and statistics, incident forms and other reports as needed.
- Support new referrals to the program during their trial period. This means assessing their needs and interests, helping them integrate to the group, and providing feedback to the Youth In Action Coordinator regarding fit for program.
- Occasional administrative duties such as purchasing program supplies and requesting reimbursement from YIA Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Education, or related discipline preferred
- Standard First Aid, CPR
- Experience working with youth and/or others with developmental disabilities
- Initiative, ability to work well within a teamwork environment, creativity, and good organizational skills are required
- Please note: Police Record Checks will be required, consistent with provincial legislation.
Rate of Pay:
YIA Leader – $24.96 per hour
YIA Leader with Special Education Certificate – $25.96 per hour
YIA Leader with Teacher Certificate – $26.94 per hour
Hours of Work:
This role is casual shift work. Staff are expected to work at minimum one day per week in the afterschool program (Mon to Fri) throughout the school year.
Afterschool program: Fall, Winter, Spring; Mon – Fri, 2:30 – 5:30 pm – 3 hr shift per day. (Education Assistants or Teachers have a start time of 3:30 pm).
Camp program: Winter break, Spring break, Summer camp: 40 hours per week, Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Start Date: March 1, 2026
Apply to: Artika Mehta – Community Youth Worker
Email: [email protected]
Please email a resume and cover letter outlining applicable work experience and skills.