On 1 December 2009, Smith was loaned for a month to Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Football League First Division. Smith played three times for the Pars before breaking his foot and returning to St Mirren. He re-joined Dunfermline for a second loan spell later in the season.
On 1 December 2009, Smith was temporarily assigned to Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Football League First Division. Smith participated in three matches for the Pars before fracturing his foot and returning to St Mirren. He rejoined Dunfermline for a second temporary stint later in the season.