Biography

Mikaila Ortynsky is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. She joined the faculty in 2026.

Dr. Ortynsky’s research examines the intersections of occupational health and safety, gender, and employee well-being. Her current work focuses on menstruation and the workplace, a topic for which she was awarded several competitive federal and provincial doctoral scholarships. Her research has been published in leading occupational health journals, including the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and Stress & Health. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, she brings a multi-faceted approach to complex workplace health challenges.

Dedicated to actionable knowledge mobilization, Dr. Ortynsky works collaboratively to translate her findings for organizational leaders, policymakers, and individual employees. Through her research and outreach, she strives to foster healthier, more inclusive workplace environments.

Dr. Ortynsky earned her PhD in Management (Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources) from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. She also holds an MSc in Management from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is a proud BComm alumna of the Edwards School of Business.

Courses

COMM 105: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

Publications

Walsh, M. M., Carleton, E., Ortynsky, M., Choi, E., Hancock, A. J., & Arnold, K. A. (2026). The role of daily mindfulness on work–home conflict: a daily study of women leaders. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 45(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-02-2024-0075

Ortynsky, M., Cloutier, A., Byrne, A., & Carleton E. (2025). Ebbs and Flows: A within-person study of menstruation and work performance. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 30(3), 136–155. https://doi.org/10.1037/ocp0000404

• Featured on the Healthy Work podcast

Ortynsky, M., Walsh, M., Carleton, E., & Ziemer, J. (2024). Leader’s Emotional Labour and Abusive Supervision: The Moderating Role of Mindfulness. Stress & Health, 40(2), e3298. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3298

Walsh, M., Carleton, E., Ziemer, J., & Ortynsky, M. (2024). The Salience of Remote Leadership: Implications for Follower Self-Control and Work-Life Balance. International Journal of Manpower, 45(2), 237-254. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-12-2022-0652