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.
In December 2009, Smith was temporarily transferred to Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Football League First Division. During his brief tenure, he played three games for the Pars before suffering an injury and returning to St Mirren. He subsequently returned to Dunfermline for a second temporary assignment.