SHELL NAMED TOP EMPLOYER FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

CALGARY, Oct. 15 /CNW/ - Today Shell was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 10^th year in a row. Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes the country's best places to work and is an annual competition conducted by Mediacorp Canada.

"It is a significant accomplishment to be recognized for ten consecutive years," said Lorraine Mitchelmore, President and Canada Country Chair. "Top companies attract top talent, and this award is a reflection of all the employees in Canada who have helped shape a positive corporate culture and who have built a strong reputation for Shell as an employer of choice."

Canada's Top 100 Employers competition recognizes companies that lead the way in employment best practices. The nomination process evaluates everything from employee communications, community involvement, work atmosphere, benefits, training and development.

"Shell is poised for significant growth in Canada and we are integral to Shell's global growth strategy," Mitchelmore said. "Attracting, recruiting and retaining top talent is fundamental to our company's future success. Our focus continues to be on providing employees with a working environment that encourages personal and professional development in a safe and rewarding atmosphere."

Shell has been operating in Canada for 99 years. With more than 8,000 employees today, Shell in Canada plays an important role in helping Canada and the world meet the new energy future.

Today's award is also a reflection of our commitment to the community. Since 2000, Shell has invested more than $75 million in three main areas including education, employee volunteer initiatives and the environment. Shell supports the contributions of time and money from employees, retirees and retailers throughout the country.

Standout employee benefits that put Shell Canada on the list of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2010 include:

• exceptional financial benefits, including pension plans, a share purchase plan, year-end bonuses, employee referral bonuses and even discounts on gasoline purchases at the pump
• work-life balance initiatives, including flexible working arrangements and helping employees find child care and schools for their children
• health benefits plan that extends into retirement
• supports over 1,000 not-for-profit initiatives each year and provides employees with up to three paid days off each year to volunteer with their favourite charities

For more information on why Shell was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, visit: http://www.eluta.ca/top-employer-shell-canada To learn more about current opportunities at Shell visit www.shell.ca/careers

Shell has been operating in Canada since 1911 and employs approximately 8,000 people across the country. A leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products, Shell produces natural gas, natural gas liquids and bitumen, and is Canada's largest producer of sulphur. Shell is one of Canada's oil sands developers and operates the Athabasca Oil Sands Projects on behalf of the joint venture partners.

Royal Dutch Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales, has its headquarters in The Hague and is listed on the London, Amsterdam, and New York stock exchanges. Shell companies have operations in more than 100 countries with businesses including oil and gas exploration and production; production and marketing of Liquefied Natural Gas and Gas to Liquids; manufacturing, marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals and renewable energy. For further information, visit www.shell.com.

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