I'm a "Financial Advisor" at a bank, I use the term loosely because pretty much anyone can do it. University degree wasn't really a prerequisite however it is highly recommended, the only exam you need to do is the Mutual funds course (course was called Investment Funds in Canada, registers you with AMF/CSF)to be licensed to sell funds (that's all they pay for, but if you can do the CSC, do it instead).
At an entry-level bank position, however, you are an extreme generalist, doing credit, investments, and unfortunately much, much administrative work (customer service) that comes with working at such a large entity. At branch level, unfortunately, the majority of clients just want to haggle with you for an extra few points on their GIC rates, or don't understand why they get declined for loans and visa's when they have no money. It is good in a sense that it gives you a feel for everything, but it's hard to get a real mastery for it all because it's so procedure-laden it's disgusting. And on the investing side, don't think you can be using your knowledge of fundamentals because there are a limited number of funds, and an even smaller number that the "software" they make you run recommends.
The job is a must however for moving up to being a financial planner (for that you need the Pl. Fin. designation in Quebec), mostly due to the sales experience. It is a way to gain experience and figure out what you like to do, because when you say financial advisor, well there are many, many types.
Obviously being a broker is another type of financial advisor, I'm not 100% sure what you need I believe you need the Pl. Fin. designation as well. But most advisor jobs will recommend the lower-level sales experience. I have a friend at a brokerage firm as an investment associate (Finance bachelor's), and they want him to return to the branch, get the sales experience and his Pl. Fin. so that he can move up to brokerage.... so getting in directly at the investment side was of no advantage in his career path.